South Dakota’s four technical colleges are sharing $10 million to update equipment at on their campuses.
Governor Kristi Noem says the funding will come from Future Funds and thus doesn’t require a legislative appropriation. She says there’s a 2-to-1 match for funding that is being put up by the technical colleges themselves for a total investment of $15 million.
Lake Area Technical College in Watertown received $4.7 million in Future Funds for a $7.1 million total investment. The largest investments went to the following programs: Heavy Equipment Operator, Robotics/Electronics, Precision Machining, Med Fire Rescue, and Diesel Technology.
Mitchell Technical College in Mitchell received $2.3 million in Future Funds for a $3.5 million total investment. The largest investments went to the following programs: Technician Programs, Radiology Technology, and Sonography.
Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls received $1.6 million in Future Funds for a $2.4 million total investment. The largest investments went to the following programs: Licensed Practical Nursing, Mechatronics Technology, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Western Dakota Technical College in Rapid City received $1.6 million in future funds for a $2.3 million total investment. The largest investments went to the following areas: student housing, classroom furniture, and the CDL-Truck Driving program.
South Dakota’s technical colleges are governed by the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. You can find more information about the Board here.
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